Our Guides

Each and every one of our team represent the spirit of our company: driven, committed, and acutely aware of how limitless Akilpo’s potential is to grow. We go to great lengths to identify self-starters with diverse experience and skill sets to produce not just an effective workforce, but a well-rounded, talented and complementary team. At Akilpo, we employ dynamic individuals with a passion for change management and depth in their respective area of expertise. Our employees are dedicated team players who bring, ideas and pride to their work. We view Akilpo’s culture as a competitive advantage and strive to create an environment where enthusiasts, and passionate people succeed.

MARCELL CLAASSEN

Originally from South Africa, Marcell has been travelling 18 years and always working in tourism. In his almost 20 years experience as guide, he has not only guided on mountain treks but also walking safaris in Africa, special interest guiding (bird-watching, butterflies, photography etc) and as divemaster underwater. His passion is sharing the natural beauty and fauna and flora of the places he works, bringing a more interpretive aspect to the treks he leads. In 2018 he will be off to Patagonia to research a route for a future trekking and kayaking expedition. Through Akilpo, you can still reserve treks with Marcell where he is in Patagonia too.